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Replacing Selector Shaft Seal (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

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CAUTION: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level. See CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)  . Use only the approved transmission fluid. See RECOMMENDED FLUID  . Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission.

E65/N62 only: unfasten screws. Remove transmission underguard (1). See Figure . Remove left oxygen sensor. See REPLACING LEFT OXYGEN MONITOR SENSOR (N62).

E60/ E63/ E64, N62 only: remove rear underbody protection. Remove left oxygen sensor (N62 only). See REPLACING LEFT OXYGEN MONITOR SENSOR (N62).

E65 only: Unfasten nut. Remove cable (1). See Fig 1 . Upon installation: adjusting cable:

Fig 1: Removing Cable
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E60/ E63/ E64, E53 only: grip clamping sleeve (1) and slacken nut (2). See Fig 2 . Detach retainer (3) towards bottom using a screwdriver. Pull cable (4) out of holder. Upon installation, Tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Adjust selector lever. See ADJUSTING SELECTOR LEVER  .

Fig 2: Detaching Selector Lever Cable
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Unscrew screw. Take off holder (1). See Fig 3 . Illustration shows E65. Upon installation, tighten screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

Fig 3: Taking Off Holder
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Screw in Special Tool (24 5 361) until it is firmly connected with shaft seal. See Fig 4 .

Fig 4: Screwing In Special Tool
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Screw Special Tool (24 5 362) onto Special Tool (24 5 361) and tighten down. See Fig 5 . This pulls the shaft seal out of the transmission housing.

Fig 5: Pulling Shaft Seal Out Of Transmission Housing
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Oil sealing lip on shaft seal (1). Screw in shaft seal (1) with Special Tools (24 5 366) and (24 5 364) as far as it will go. See Fig 6 .

Fig 6: Screwing In Shaft Seal
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